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Children and Youths to Benefit from Free Surgeries in Kisumu

Kisumu: The Aga Khan Hospital (AKHK), Kisumu, in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Pediatric Surgeons (KAPS) and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, will next week host the KAPS 2025 Annual Children’s Surgical Camp. The li…

Free Medical Camp Brings Healthcare Relief to Thousands in Embu

Embu: Thousands of Embu residents flocked to Kanyuambora market in Mbeere North constituency for a free medical treatment camp, organized by a team of doctors from the USA in partnership with former Senator Lenny Kivuti.

According to Kenya News Agen…

Narok Charcoal Traders Transition to Bead Machining Business

Narok: Rural women in the Oletukat market, Narok East Sub County, have transitioned from the charcoal trade to modern bead making after the government banned the extensive destruction of forests.

According to Kenya News Agency, these women have embra…

BII Unveils $6.7 Billion Equity Strategy for Africa in Nairobi

Nairobi:British International Investment (BII), the UK development finance institution, has announced a significant new strategy in Nairobi, focusing on investing $6.7 billion in equity across Africa from 2026 to 2031. This initiative aims to attract …

COP31 Scheduled for November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya:The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. This global gathering aims to address the accelerating climate crisis as nations work towa…

First Simandou Mining Summit Draws Over 1,000 Delegates to Conakry

Conakry:Guinea is hosting the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry from November 11 to 14. The event, themed “The Mining Industry A Catalyst for Economic Sovereignty,” is organized by the Simandou Strategic Committee in collaboration with the M…

Biovéa Biomass Power Plant Inaugurated in Ayébo, Ivory Coast

Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mam…

Ethiopia’s GDP Reaches $210.7 Billion Following Rebasing

Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Fitsum Assefa, has announced the results of the GDP rebasing with the Ethiopian fiscal year 2017 (2024/25) as the new base year. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on November 4.

According to Africa New…